May wins crucial vote to see off Brexit rebels

In the biggest test of her premiership since last years catastrophic election, May has seen off a potential Brexit rebellion in the House of Commons.

Pro-EU Tories planned to back an amendment saying MPs should be able to accept or reject Mrs May’s Brexit deal with a crunch Commons vote.

If the amendment had been successful, it would have seen Parliament take control of negotiations if a final Brexit deal was turned down.

Today and tomorrow, all MPs have the opportunity to pass the EU Withdrawal Bill, secure a smooth Brexit transition, and send the PM to Brussels in the best position to get the best trade deal for Britain and the EU. Time for a united front. pic.twitter.com/8ffFVsHgPE